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History lesson.

History lesson.

Visiting Manchester? Want to find out more about what makes Manchester (and Mancunians) tick? Look no further than our potted guide to Manchester past and present. Susie Stubbs and Jonathan Schofield tell all.

Curiouser and curiouser.

Curiouser and curiouser.

Susie Stubbs gets confused and amused at Tate Liverpool’s latest exhibition, Alice in Wonderland

The Manchester Weekender 2011: The Story

Using curation tool Storify, we’ve pulled together some of the highlights of a fantastic weekend. Tweets, photos, audioboos and blog posts.

Outsider art

Outsider art

Artists Ford Madox Brown and Adolphe Valette were two visitors to the city who made a lasting impression on Manchester. Jessica Lack investigates.

Six of the best… North West beaches

Six of the best… North West beaches

Our favourite seaside day trip destinations

Six of the best: secret gardens.

Six of the best: secret gardens.

Park aficionado Kath Horwill shares her pick of the city’s little-known green retreats

Walking in a winter wonderland.

Walking in a winter wonderland.

You’re starting to feel like a Christmas pudding, the kids are climbing the walls and you’ve watched the Doctor Who special one too many times. It’s time to step away from the Baileys. Kath Horwill brings you our pick of the best parks in which to walk off the festive excess.

New Year’s Eve in Manchester: a survival guide

New Year’s Eve in Manchester: a survival guide

Make the most of New Year’s Eve in Manchester with our recommendations for a decent night out. Cab carnage, random kissing and declarations of undying love are all optional extras, of course…